Durkee Fire (ORVAD)
294,265 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Baker City, Oregon, United States
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Wildfire Status:
The Durkee Fire, which ignited due to lightning on July 17, 2024, has been a significant event in Baker County, Oregon. As of August 7, 2024, the fire has burned approximately 294,265 acres and has reached a containment level of 95%. Firefighters have made substantial progress, and the Southern Area Gold Complex Incident Management Team plans to transfer management of the incident back to local units by 8 p.m. PDT. The fire response has involved a total of 337 personnel working diligently to manage the situation, and suppression repair efforts have already begun.
Weather conditions have played a significant role in the fire's management. Recent weather patterns have included a cold front that brought some rain, which has contributed to the reduction of fire activity and allowed for adjustments to evacuation levels in surrounding areas. Many regions have been downgraded to a Level 2 evacuation status, indicating a "BE SET" alert, or have returned to normal. However, smoke from the fire and other regional blazes continues to affect air quality, leading to periods of moderate smoke conditions, particularly in areas close to the fire.
Overall, while the Durkee Fire remains a serious incident, the effective response from fire agencies and favorable weather conditions have led to significant containment progress and a hopeful outlook for full resolution in the coming days. The community has been kept informed through public meetings and updates, ensuring that residents are aware of the evolving situation and safety measures in place.
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Containment History:
Date | Percent Contained |
---|---|
2024-07-19 | 0% contained |
2024-07-24 | 0% contained |
2024-07-26 | 20% contained |
2024-07-27 | 27% contained |
2024-07-29 | 49% contained |
2024-07-30 | 51% contained |
2024-07-31 | 52% contained |
2024-08-01 | 58% contained |
2024-08-02 | 63% contained |
2024-08-03 | 68% contained |
2024-08-04 | 80% contained |
2024-08-05 | 86% contained |
2024-08-06 | 90% contained |
2024-09-19 | 95% contained |
Fire Growth History:
Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
---|---|---|---|
2024-07-19 | 2699 acres | 4.2 sq mi | 10.8 sq km |
2024-07-20 | 70402 acres | 110.0 sq mi | 281.6 sq km |
2024-07-21 | 116431 acres | 181.9 sq mi | 465.7 sq km |
2024-07-22 | 173758 acres | 271.5 sq mi | 695.0 sq km |
2024-07-23 | 239255 acres | 373.8 sq mi | 957.0 sq km |
2024-07-24 | 244842 acres | 382.6 sq mi | 979.4 sq km |
2024-07-25 | 268492 acres | 419.5 sq mi | 1074.0 sq km |
2024-07-29 | 288690 acres | 451.1 sq mi | 1154.8 sq km |
2024-07-30 | 293390 acres | 458.4 sq mi | 1173.6 sq km |
2024-08-03 | 293882 acres | 459.2 sq mi | 1175.5 sq km |
2024-08-05 | 294690 acres | 460.5 sq mi | 1178.8 sq km |
2024-09-19 | 294265 acres | 459.8 sq mi | 1177.1 sq km |